It's always a risk, buying something as personal as sheets...I'm very particular, but I can't find the softness I want in stores very often...not without paying a dear price.  But I tried these and Wow...I was blown away. As soon as I opened the package, they were soft and didn't have the stiff chemical texture you find with new sheets. I washed them anyway, since that's what you do before using them...just as soft and no nits were created.
I slept on them last night and had one of the best sleeps. I have struggled with sleeping soundly, since my skin is so sensitive. And I have found the sheets I'll be using in the future. Now I'm off to buy more of the same!  This was a risk that paid off for me.